Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a TCP/IP standard that uses a central server to manage IP addresses and other configuration details for an entire network.

A DHCP server responds to requests from clients, dynamically assigning properties to them.

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• DHCP concepts
  DHCP interacts with clients and works in a network.
• DHCP examples
  By reviewing diagrams and examples of how different networks are set up, you can determine which is the best choice for your installation.
• Plan for DHCP
  There are several steps you must take to plan how DHCP should be set up for your network.
• Configure DHCP
  This topic provides you with instructions for setting up your DHCP server and clients, and for configuring DHCP to send dynamic updates to DNS.
• Manage leased IP addresses
  The DHCP Server Monitor can help you to monitor and manage leases.
• Troubleshoot DHCP
  You can view job log and trace data, as well as use troubleshooting lists for common problems.
• Related information for DHCP
  Listed here are DHCP RFCs and IBM^® Redbooks™ (in PDF format). You can view or print any of the PDFs.